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PHOTOS: Rafael Nadal relaxes on a yacht with friends

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Rafael Nadal will be back in action in just a couple of weeks time but is taking a short break to recharge his batteries before the North American summer hard-court season. He was spotted on his yacht enjoying some time with friends in Spain.

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PHOTOS: Rafael Nadal loses in five-set thriller against Gilles Muller at Wimbledon 2017

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Rafael Nadal lost in the fourth round at Wimbledon to Gilles Muller on Manic Monday. Muller defeated our champ 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 15-13 in a match that lasted almost five hours.

Rafa, seeded fourth, dropped the opening set, ending a winning streak of 28 consecutive sets at majors.

After the match, Rafa said:

He played well. I think I didn’t play my best the first two sets. I was all the time against the score and that’s so difficult against a player like him. He played great, especially in the fifth set. It probably was not my best match but at the same time I played against a very uncomfortable opponent.

I lost in the fourth round, not a result I was expecting. It’s tough to analyse that in a positive way right now. I won matches, I played better than other years, that’s true but at the same time I was ready for other things. I missed an opportunity.

Muller will next face Marin Cilic, who beat Roberto Bautista Agut 6-2, 6-2, 6-2.

The crowd really wanted Rafa to win. He received a standing ovation and rapturous applause after the match. Stay healthy Rafa and take a good rest  after all your achievements this year! Always with you!

Spain’s Rafael Nadal serves to Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal serves to Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Xisca Perello, girlfriend of Spain’s Rafael Nadal, watches Nadal play against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Xisca Perello, girlfriend of Spain’s Rafael Nadal, watches Nadal play against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
A picture shows a shoe of Spain’s Rafael Nadal as he sits in the break between games against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal places his water bottle during a break in play against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during the Gentlemen’s Singles fourth round match against Gilles Muller of Luxembourg on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: Michael Steele/Getty Images Europe)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal changes his headband during a break in play against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Rafael Nadal of Spain changes his shirt during the Gentlemen’s Singles fourth round match against Gilles Muller of Luxembourg on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: Michael Steele/Getty Images Europe)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal changes his t-shirt during a break in play against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal changes his t-shirt during a break in play against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal changes his t-shirt during a break in play against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal changes his t-shirt during a break in play against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates during the Gentlemen’s Singles fourth round match against Gilles Muller of Luxembourg on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: Michael Steele/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates during the Gentlemen’s Singles fourth round match against Gilles Muller of Luxembourg on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: Michael Steele/Getty Images Europe)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal looks to his ankle after lunging to play a shot against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
TOPSHOT – Spain’s Rafael Nadal reacts against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
TOPSHOT – Spain’s Rafael Nadal reacts against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal falls after diving to play a shot to Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal falls after diving to play a shot to Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal falls after diving to play a shot to Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
The trainers of Spain’s Rafael Nadal are pictured as he serves to Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal reacts after losing a point against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal uses a towel during a break in play against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during the Gentlemen’s Singles fourth round match against Gilles Muller of Luxembourg on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: David Ramos/Getty Images Europe)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal reacts against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
isca Perello (2R) partner of Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates during his Gentlemen’s Singles fourth round match against Gilles Muller of Luxembourg on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: David Ramos/Getty Images Europe)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal reacts against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller in the fifth set tie-break of their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal reacts against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller in the fifth set tie-break of their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Rafael Nadal of Spain looks on during the Gentlemen’s Singles fourth round match against Gilles Muller of Luxembourg on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: David Ramos/Getty Images Europe)
Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller (R) shakes hands with Spain’s Rafael Nadal after winning their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017..Muller won the match 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 15-13. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller (R) hugs Spain’s Rafael Nadal after winning their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017..Muller won the match 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 15-13. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Rafael Nadal of Spain and Gilles Muller of Luxembourg embrace after their Gentlemen’s Singles fourth round match on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain looks dejected in defeat after the Gentlemen’s Singles fourth round match against Gilles Muller of Luxembourg on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: Michael Steele/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain looks dejected in defeat after the Gentlemen’s Singles fourth round match against Gilles Muller of Luxembourg on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: David Ramos/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain looks dejected in defeat after the Gentlemen’s Singles fourth round match against Gilles Muller of Luxembourg on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: Michael Steele/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain signs autographs in defeat after the Gentlemen’s Singles fourth round match against Gilles Muller of Luxembourg on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain looks acknowledges the crowd in defeat after the Gentlemen’s Singles fourth round match against Gilles Muller of Luxembourg on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain acknowledges the crowd as he looks dejected in defeat after the Gentlemen’s Singles fourth round match against Gilles Muller of Luxembourg on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: Michael Steele/Getty Images Europe)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal waves to the fans after losing aginst Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller in their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017..Muller won the match 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 15-13. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)

PHOTOS: Rafa Mania hits Wimbledon again

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Some people think that Rafael Nadal’s match is not scheduled on Center Court today because Andy Murray and Rogger Federer attract more fans at Wimbledon, but here is the proof that our champ has many loyal fans, too.

Rafael Nadal of Spain signs autographs after a training session on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: David Ramos/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain signs autographs after a training session on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: David Ramos/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain signs autographs after a training session on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: David Ramos/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain signs autographs after a training session on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: David Ramos/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain signs autographs after a training session on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: David Ramos/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain signs autographs after a training session on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: David Ramos/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain signs autographs after a training session on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: David Ramos/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain signs autographs after a training session on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: David Ramos/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain serves during training session on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: David Ramos/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain serves during training session on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: David Ramos/Getty Images Europe)

PHOTOS: Rafael Nadal beats Karen Khachanov in 3rd round of 2017 Wimbledon

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Two-time champion Rafael Nadal advanced to the fourth round at Wimbledon on Friday by beating Karen Khachanov 6-1, 6-4, 7-6(3) in two hours and 14 minutes on Centre Court.

Rafa now won 28 consecutive completed sets in Grand Slam play, having won the title in Paris without dropping a set for the third time in his career and won all three of his matches in London in straight sets.

He has matched his own personal record of 28 – a run that stretched from the quarterfinals at 2010 Wimbledon through to the final at the 2010 US Open.

After the match, Rafa said:

I played fantastic for a set and a half but it got tougher after that. He started to hit stronger so I was happy to get through in three sets.

I think I played some good shots from the forehand and backhand. I’m happy about almost everything.
Rafael Nadal (ESP) v Karen Khachanov (RUS) on Centre Court in the third round of the Gentlemen’s Singles. The Championships 2017 at The All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon. Day 5 Friday 07/07/2017. Credit: AELTC/Joel Marklund
July 7th 2017, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England; The Wimbledon Tennis Championships, Day 5; The Nike tennis shoes of Rafael Nadal (ESP) as he walks to his seat during his match against Karen Khachanov (RUS) (Photo by Roland Harrison/Action Plus via Getty Images)
Tennis – Wimbledon – London, Britain – July 7, 2017 Spain’s Rafael Nadal during his third round match against Russia’s Karen Khachanov REUTERS/Toby Melville
Rafael Nadal (ESP) v Karen Khachanov (RUS) on Centre Court in the third round of the Gentlemen’s Singles. The Championships 2017 at The All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon. Day 5 Friday 07/07/2017. Credit: AELTC/Joel Marklund
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 07: Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during the Gentlemen’s Singles third round match between Karen Khachanov of Russia on day five of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 7, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
The Championships 2017 at The All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon. Credit: AELTC/Tim Clayton.
Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates winning a point against Russia’s Karen Khachanov during their men’s singles third round match on the fifth day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 7, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 07: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates during the Gentlemen’s Singles third round match between Karen Khachanov of Russia on day five of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 7, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
July 7th 2017, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England; The Wimbledon Tennis Championships, Day 5; Rafael Nadal (ESP) wipes his head with a Wimbledon towel and shirt removed during a break in his match against Karen Khachanov (RUS) (Photo by Roland Harrison/Action Plus via Getty Images)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal changes his shirt between games against Russia’s Karen Khachanov during their men’s singles third round match on the fifth day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 7, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal changes his headband between games against Russia’s Karen Khachanov during their men’s singles third round match on the fifth day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 7, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates after winning against Russia’s Karen Khachanov in their Men’s Singles Match on day five at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London Friday, July 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates beating Russia’s Karen Khachanov during their men’s singles third round match on the fifth day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 7, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)
Russia’s Karen Khachanov (R) shakes hands with Spain’s Rafael Nadal (L) after Nadal won their men’s singles third round match on the fifth day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 7, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal (ESP) v Karen Khachanov (RUS) on Centre Court in the third round of the Gentlemen’s Singles. The Championships 2017 at The All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon. Day 5 Friday 07/07/2017. Credit: AELTC/Joel Marklund
Tennis – Wimbledon – London, Britain – July 7, 2017 Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates winning the third round match against Russia’s Karen Khachanov REUTERS/Toby Melville
Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates beating Russia’s Karen Khachanov during their men’s singles third round match on the fifth day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 7, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)

Rafa fired 7 aces to Karen’s 13.  He hit 41 winners compared to Karen’s 33, and made 19 unforced errors to his opponent’s 35. Our champ won a total of 112 points to the Russian’s 85.

Rafa capitalised on 4 of his 15 chances for break, while Karen converted 1 of his 5 break points.

The 15-time Grand Slam champion will next face Gilles Muller on Monday in the fourth round.

PHOTOS: Rafael Nadal beats Donald Young to reach Wimbledon third round

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Two-time Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal had little trouble advancing to the third round, defeating American Donald Young in straight sets on Center Court. He won 6-4, 6-2, 7-5 in two hours, 11 minutes.

Our champ broke in the opening game of the first and second set as Donald struggled with Rafa’s net play. Donald battled fiercely in the third, and earned his first break of serve for 5-5, but Rafa broke back instantly and then served out the match at the second attempt.

Rafa served only four aces, but he had 38 winners and 16 unforced errors. Donald had 31 winners and 22 unforced errors.

After the match, Rafa said:

I’m happy now, it’s great to be back in the third round without losing a set. I take it easy now, just trying to enjoy every moment. I’m having a great season.

Rafa will play Russian Karen Khachanov, ranked 34, in the third round. The 21-year-old Muscovite beat Brazilian Thiago Monteiro in four sets.

Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a backhand during the Gentlemen’s Singles second round match against Donald Young of The United States on day three of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 5, 2017 in London, England. (July 4, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Shoe detail of Rafael Nadal of Spain as he serves during the Gentlemen’s Singles second round match against Donald Young of The United States on day three of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 5, 2017 in London, England. (July 4, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal serves against US player Donald Young during their men’s singles second round match on the third day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Adrian DENNIS / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 4, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal returns against US player Donald Young during their men’s singles second round match on the third day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Adrian DENNIS / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 4, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal reacts against US player Donald Young during their men’s singles second round match on the third day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Adrian DENNIS / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 4, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a backhand during the Gentlemen’s Singles second round match against Donald Young of The United States on day three of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 5, 2017 in London, England. (July 4, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal uses a towel as he changes his t-shirt during a break in play against US player Donald Young during their men’s singles second round match on the third day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Adrian DENNIS / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 4, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal changes his t-shirt during a break in play against US player Donald Young during their men’s singles second round match on the third day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Adrian DENNIS / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 4, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal changes his t-shirt during a break in play against US player Donald Young during their men’s singles second round match on the third day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Adrian DENNIS / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 4, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal changes his t-shirt during a break in play against US player Donald Young during their men’s singles second round match on the third day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Adrian DENNIS / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 4, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal chages his head band during a break in play against US player Donald Young during their men’s singles second round match on the third day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Adrian DENNIS / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 4, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates during the Gentlemen’s Singles second round match Donald Young of The United States on day three of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 5, 2017 in London, England. (July 4, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates during the Gentlemen’s Singles second round match Donald Young of The United States on day three of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 5, 2017 in London, England. (July 4, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates during the Gentlemen’s Singles second round match Donald Young of The United States on day three of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 5, 2017 in London, England. (July 4, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal returns against US player Donald Young during their men’s singles second round match on the third day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Adrian DENNIS / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 4, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal returns against US player Donald Young during their men’s singles second round match on the third day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Adrian DENNIS / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 4, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a forehand during the Gentlemen’s Singles second round match Donald Young of The United States on day three of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 5, 2017 in London, England. (July 4, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a forehand during the Gentlemen’s Singles second round match Donald Young of The United States on day three of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 5, 2017 in London, England. (July 4, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a backhand during the Gentlemen’s Singles second round match Donald Young of The United States on day three of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 5, 2017 in London, England. (July 4, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a backhand during the Gentlemen’s Singles second round match Donald Young of The United States on day three of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 5, 2017 in London, England. (July 4, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates during the Gentlemen’s Singles second round match Donald Young of The United States on day three of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 5, 2017 in London, England. (July 4, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal (ESP) v Donald Young (USA) in the second round of the Gentlemen’s Singles on Centre Court. The Championships 2017 at The All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon. Day 3 Wednesday 05/07/2017. Credit: AELTC/Florian Eisele.
Rafael Nadal (ESP) v Donald Young (USA) in the second round of the Gentlemen’s Singles on Centre Court. The Championships 2017 at The All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon. Day 3 Wednesday 05/07/2017. Credit: AELTC/Florian Eisele.
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates victory after his Gentlemen’s Singles second round match against Donald Young of The United States on day three of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 5, 2017 in London, England. (July 4, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
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Rafael Nadal (ESP) celebrates winning match point against Donald Young (USA) on Centre Court in the Gentlemen’s Singles Second Round. The Championships 2017 at The All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon. Day 3 Wednesday 05/07/2017. Credit: AELTC/Eddie Keogh.
Rafael Nadal of Spain acknowledges the crowd after his Gentlemen’s Singles second round match against Donald Young of The United States on day three of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 5, 2017 in London, England. (July 4, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)

PHOTOS: Roger Federer watching Rafael Nadal practice

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Photos from Rafael Nadal’s practice session on Wednesday. Roger Federer was at Aorangi Park too and he got another chance to see how hard Rafa works during the practice.

Spain’s Rafael Nadal attends a training session at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2017 on the third day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships. / AFP PHOTO / Adrian DENNIS / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 4, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal attends a training session at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2017 on the third day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships. / AFP PHOTO / Adrian DENNIS / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 4, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal attends a training session at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2017 on the third day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships. / AFP PHOTO / Adrian DENNIS / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 4, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal attends a training session at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2017 on the third day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships. / AFP PHOTO / Adrian DENNIS / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 4, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal attends a training session at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2017 on the third day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships. / AFP PHOTO / Adrian DENNIS / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 4, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal attends a training session at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2017 on the third day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships. / AFP PHOTO / Adrian DENNIS / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 4, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Switzerland’s Roger Federer (top L) watches as Spain’s Rafael Nadal (foreground) attends a training session at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2017 on the third day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships. / AFP PHOTO / Adrian DENNIS / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 4, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Switzerland’s Roger Federer (top L) watches as Spain’s Rafael Nadal (foreground) attends a training session at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2017 on the third day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships. / AFP PHOTO / Adrian DENNIS / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 4, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Switzerland’s Roger Federer (top L) watches as Spain’s Rafael Nadal (foreground) attends a training session at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2017 on the third day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships. / AFP PHOTO / Adrian DENNIS / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 4, 2017 – Source: AFP)

Wimbledon 2017: Tuesday practice photos and video

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Fans look on as Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a forehand during a training session on day two of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 4, 2017 in London, England. (July 3, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Fans look on as Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a forehand during a training session on day two of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 4, 2017 in London, England. (July 3, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal takes a break during a practice session at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 4, 2017 on the second day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships. / AFP PHOTO / Oli SCARFF / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 3, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Rafael Nadal (ESP) during practice on the Aorangi Practice Courts. The Championships 2017 at The All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon. Day 2 Tuesday 04/07/2017. Credit: AELTC/Dave Shopland.
Spain’s Rafael Nadal (3R) takes a break during a practice session at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 4, 2017 on the second day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships. / AFP PHOTO / Oli SCARFF / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read OLI SCARFF/AFP/Getty Images)

Rafael Nadal practises at Aorangi Park ahead of his second-round Wimbledon clash with Donald Young on Wednesday.